Affiliations 

  • 1 Department of Otorhinolaryngology, University Malaya Medical Centre, 50603 Kuala Lumpur
Med J Malaysia, 2010 Mar;65(1):80-2.
PMID: 21265259 MyJurnal

Abstract

Salivary duct obstruction secondary to calculi is a common disorder of the submandibular gland and often manifesting as painful episodic swelling of the gland during meals. Complications may arise in unresolved obstruction leading to infections, abscess formation and a hypofunctioning gland. Treatment of this disorder has evolved from the traditional sialadenectomy to organ preserving procedures done under general or local anaesthesia. Our technique using Ellman Surgitron radiofrequency device, is another alternative technique for transoral removal of extraglandular calculi. It is a simple, quick an easy technique to learn that can be done in the office setting under local anaesthesia.

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